Hungary vs Switzerland: Labor force, total
Labor force, total over time
- Hungary
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 5.17 million against 4.94 million in Hungary, a difference of 229,330.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 87th and Switzerland ranks 84th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.30 million | 3.79 million | 507,021 | Hungary |
| 2000s | 4.42 million | 4.21 million | 214,592 | Hungary |
| 2010s | 4.65 million | 4.75 million | 105,356 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 4.91 million | 5.07 million | 152,998 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, total, Hungary or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 5.17 million against 4.94 million in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, total between Hungary and Switzerland?
- 229,330, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Switzerland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Hungary and Switzerland rank globally for labor force, total?
- Hungary ranks 87th and Switzerland ranks 84th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization (ILO), type: estimates based on external database, published as Labor force, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.